Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Polyticks ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Service at politicks.vercel.app.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address (from OAuth providers)
• Profile picture (if provided by OAuth provider)
• Account preferences and settings

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information
• Service interaction data

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process transactions and manage your account
• Send service-related communications
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure infrastructure practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. After account deletion:

• Personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics
• Some data may be retained as required by law

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of certain data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@codenut.ai.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and preferences
• Analyze Service usage
• Improve functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services:

• OAuth Providers (GitHub, Google): For authentication
• Analytics Services: For usage insights

These services have their own privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Service.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@codenut.ai